Sunday, November 26, 2017

Bigass Long Weekend Wrap-Up: Glitzy Shopping, Tattoo With Dave, Casual Party in Leather

Sunday already, but I have thoroughly enjoyed my time off for this extended long weekend. I've had downtime, partytime, shopping time, and I even squeezed a new tattoo in there! Are you ready to ride along with me on a recap? Get a mug of tea (I'm sipping licorice tea) and join me!

First up is Friday's outfit. I spent Thursday at home in my purple velvet jeans and a Carolina Panthers football jersey, drinking ciders and watching NFL games with L, Nick and Casey. We ate chili (made by me), and hollered at the TV. No pictures of that, ha ha!

On to Friday! L and I strolled to town and met Nick for breakfast at the Blue Fox, a very popular local place that I've eaten at since I was a teenager. There is always a huge lineup, but that just means good food! It's a treat to go there and you have to be ready to wait, but it's worth it.

I am getting my season glitz on early! It's always fun to put on my sparkly things - I have a big collection!

By Zara Woman. It has a hook and eye closure at the waist, but the hook part has receded into the garment.

I fell hard for this sheer nylon top.

It is blue with these hypnotic "targets" on it.

It's by Jean Paul Gaultier Classique.

It wasn't the name that got me, though - it was the quality. It's lovely and soft. It was marked down to $68.00, which is a lot for basically a piece of nylon, but I really like it. I always get sticker-shock when I go from thrift to consignment (or retail)!

I think it's from the late 90s/early 00s - these sheer mesh tops were a thing back then.

Yup, 100% nylon.

Made in Italy!

I like the washing instructions: "To respect the washing symbols it is advised to take the article to a specialized laundry in order to get it clean." No, I will be washing this on delicate and laying it flat to dry. It's nylon, fer goodness' sake!

Vizzini, how do you like my finds so far?

"I see nothing worth chewing on."

Flush with my new purchases, I had a quick peek through the WIN (Women in Need) store downtown on my way home.

I found this lovely skirt.

It's a taupe-grey colour. I know, another neutral! I love the cut of the wrap front - and it's got pockets!

It's by Darling (a brand I've seen in Dots), and was only $12.95.

It opens up as you walk, so I'll be wearing a slip under this, even though it's fully-lined.

I don't usually buy Joe Fresh (the quality is often iffy), but I LOVE the pattern of this shirt.

It's like patchwork, but all of these different patterns are one print. So many good colours in there!

It's 100% silk.

For only $13.95? That's a great price.

I found a gown! That was my main shopping mission, and I didn't think it would be that hard, but wow, there are a lot of dresses out there.

Crappy colour there, but it's bright purple.

See?

It is by Missy House of Canada and was $22.95.

When it was rung through, I was informed that it was actually half price (the red star!), so I only paid $11.50 for it.

I love the high back collar and the circular neckline. It's a thick 70s polyester, and it looks amazing on. I won't be wearing the awful self-fabric belt it came with, though. Nasty thing, backed with some fake leather. I'm thinking a gold or silver belt instead.

L and I hung out on Friday and played boardgames till the wee hours, then went to Floyd's for brunch on Saturday morning.

I love this plaid dress - I've had it for years (first seen here in February 2011!) and it always make the cut from year to year.

Sweater - Tatyana, thrifted; last seen here in October under an evil orange dress

Dress - Plum; last worn here (4th outfit) in October 2016 for brunch again

Boots - Ash; last seen here (6th outfit, at the bottom) in October for Winesday

I laid on a table for just over 2.5 hours in this (I took my boots off).

The sleeveless coat worked well - once I was inked up, I didn't want to mess with sleeves.

I couldn't do gloves either - just my fur boa to keep me warm!

Boa - thrifted

The stuff:

All my punk stuff. I love these boots, even though they are clunky. I'm kickin' butt and takin' names over here!

Badass bling:

If I wear all my tough stuff, I'll be ready for the needle! Eeee...but it's still easier to deal with tattoo pain, than dentist pain!

Belt - gift from Ruth

Leather cuff - Guess, thrifted

Studded cuff - c. 1996

Earrings - The Cobbler

Spider ring - gift from Mom & Dad, c. 1986

Silver/obsidian ring - gift from Mom & Dad, c. 1985

As I mentioned back here in September, my brother Dave and I decided to get tattoos together to commemorate 20 years since our dad died. We had a consultation with my tattoo artist, Mason Larose (Instagram here, linking 'cause I love!).

Mason working on Dave's left forearm

We always joked in our family that my dad signed everything with...his signature. Birthday cards, graduation cards, you name it. "Much love always, Mom & G. Jaques". So it was appropriate that we both got his signature, with his years, on us.

Dave went with a big signature, and the simple elegance of just the script.

And I went with a rose dropping petals and a banner style, in keeping with my other arm tattoos.

I like the red and the black shading. It was an awesome experience to do it together. Thank you, Dave, and thanks again, Mason!

I had a nap and recovered somewhat from the trauma, then we got ready for a party.

It was a casual party, so I wore jeans. Leather jeans! That's casual for me!

Furry vest - Zara Woman, consignment; just purchased this weekend!

Sweater - Jean Paul Gaultier, consignment; last seen here with a velvet vest and a gauzy skirt

Leather jeans - Gap, 2000, vintage store, Vancouver; last seen here in November 2016 with a sheer top

We went to our friends Greg and Rosanna's place - they've recently moved back to Victoria after nearly 20 years! - for their housewarming, with Nick and Karen. It was a small party but it was great to see them and to meet some of their friends (hi, Katya!).

My tattoo was all wrapped up still, so this stretchy sweater kept it covered up. This vest was so fun to wear, but I got very warm later in the evening and I loaned to to Rosanna to wear.

I felt like a rock star in this! I'll have to wear this again for work, ha ha!

30 comments:

Oh what a lovely tatoo for you and your brother to get, so special! I think I would not handle the tattoo pain well, even if I could decide on a design haha!

Love your awesome purchases. While it's hard now with the boys being so little and not easily amused in opshops I am looking forward to getting more chances to thrift when they are older (or when I have some time off, ha!).

That coat is amazing, no wonder those sales ladies cooed over it. Favourite finds: the Vivienne Westwood jacket, the yeti vest and of course that marvelous bright purple gown! I love the dress you wore to get your tattoo (2,5 hours, wow!), and your leather jeans is fabulous. Had no idea such vests were trending but then again I never seem to know these things. So that's why I found a cheap "faux sheep" one on the high street ;-) So, Mr. Vizzini is quite the vandal? I guess we're lucky with our Phoebe ... xxx

That coat is pretty amazing (I agree totally!) and I'm admiring all the cool things you purchased!!, that purple dress looks fab!I love your tartan dress and all the punk accessorizing (including those boots!) and also love your 'casual party' outfit, head to toe, the shoes, the pants, the top, the vest!! so much fabulousness!besos

Loving all your outfits Sheila ,I just love the way you do your outfits ! The coat is fabulous and wow all the great bits you got I'm jealous . Thanks Sheila for your lovely comments you left on my little blog I do appreciate it best wishes ...

I don't know about me doing well in charity shops, look at your haul! JPG and our Viv, no less! Especially loving the purple dress and yeti vest, I'd pinch them off you in a heartbeat.Vizzini is gorgeous, he's rather like my Stephen Squirrel. What a fabulous tribute to your dear dad, my mum was also born in 1942. Must have been a great year for producing wonderful people. xxx

Oooo, lots of lovelies here to drool over Sheila. Love the plaid dress, the purple gown, but most of all the sheer top with those leather pants and the fur vest - right up my street! I'm going to try out my very won version of this look soon... Thanks for the inspiration x

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